There’s an interesting dynamic at play concerning David’s kingship.
Anyone with the power to make David king yet failed to act despite knowing God’s will, was guilty of disobedience.
On the other hand, David, who also knew the Lord’s plans for him, felt he shouldn’t take drastic steps to make himself King.
David trusted that if it was the Lord’s Will, no force in the universe could stop it from happening.
This strong faith, even though it didn’t always manifest perfectly, was one of the reasons why God loved him so much.
Now don’t think I’m saying it’s cool to just sit on your butt and do nothing because you already know God’s Will for your life.
David was anything but passive.
For David to become king, some serious mountains had to be moved.
Since Saul was after his life, his first order of business was to stay alive.
David made alliances, built teams, broke off some relationships, learned the art of warfare, trained his men, made treaties, and did what he could to gain the support of powerful people.
He ruled wisely over the small group he led, all in preparation to be king.
But he never tried to forcefully remove King Saul…
Even though he had two opportunities to do so.
The unfolding of events that opened the throne for David and aligned everything for his rise to kingship was guided by God’s hand.
David’s lesson to us is clear:
Pray with faith…
Prepare with purpose…
Wait with patience…
And when God opens the door…
Step through with courage.
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